Gujarat continues to reinforce its position as one of India's most preferred investment destinations through the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC)—a strategic initiative designed to unlock the economic potential of every region of the State. Following the resounding success of the first three editions in Mehsana, Rajkot and Surat, the fourth conference for the Central Gujarat Region was organised at GSFC University, Vadodara.

Over the past few months, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences have evolved beyond investment outreach programmes into powerful platforms for regional transformation. They have emerged as catalysts for inclusive economic growth by showcasing regional strengths, fostering innovation, encouraging industry-government collaboration, and attracting strategic investments that contribute to Gujarat's long-term development vision.

Inaugurating the conference, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel said that India is witnessing unprecedented growth across sectors under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, whose forward-looking governance has strengthened India's global partnerships and accelerated economic progress. He noted that over the past 12 years, the Prime Minister's emphasis on reforms, infrastructure development and investor-friendly governance has transformed India's economic landscape. Replacing "red tape" with a "red carpet" approach, he said, has redefined the country's Ease of Doing Business ecosystem. The three previous VGRC editions held in Mehsana, Rajkot and Surat had attracted investment commitments worth about ₹13.30 lakh crore through 9,499 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

Calling upon industrialists, investors and entrepreneurs to convert discussions into decisions and ideas into impactful projects, the Chief Minister described VGRC as far more than an investment platform. "It is a bridge that connects local enterprise with global opportunities," he said, adding that the regional conference model........

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